Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD vs Chevrolet Colorado Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD · Chevrolet Colorado
- Length224.4 in – 258.4 in
- Height76.8 in – 78.3 in
- Wheelbase133.6 in – 167.7 in
- Ground clearance8.0 in – 8.8 in
- Curb weight5,958 lb – 7,229 lb
- Width80.1 in – 96.0 in
- Chevrolet Colorado width74.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Colorado is 22.6 in shorter (241.4 in vs 218.8 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Colorado is 13.8 in narrower (88.0 in vs 74.2 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD is 7.0 in taller (77.5 in vs 70.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD has a 16.2 in longer wheelbase (150.6 in vs 134.4 in)
- Ground clearance: Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD has 0.2 in more ground clearance (8.4 in vs 8.3 in)
Biggest size differences
- Width: Chevrolet Colorado is 13.8 in narrower (88.0 in vs 74.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD has a 16.2 in longer wheelbase (150.6 in vs 134.4 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Colorado is 22.6 in shorter (241.4 in vs 218.8 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD is 7.0 in taller (77.5 in vs 70.5 in)
- Ground clearance: Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD has 0.2 in more ground clearance (8.4 in vs 8.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Colorado — Chevrolet Colorado is shorter by 22.6 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD · garage fit for Chevrolet Colorado
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Colorado — Chevrolet Colorado is narrower by 13.8 in
- More ground clearanceChevrolet Silverado 3500HD — Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD has 0.2 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Colorado — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Colorado)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD | Chevrolet Colorado | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 241.4 in | 218.8 in | 22.6 in |
| Width | 88.0 in | 74.2 in | 13.8 in |
| Height | 77.5 in | 70.5 in | 7.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 150.6 in | 134.4 in | 16.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.4 in | 8.3 in | 0.2 in |
| Curb weight | 6,594 lb | — | — |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 224.4 in – 258.4 in).
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